8/23/2023 0 Comments Never have i ever reviewPoorna Jagannathan could play Nalini in her sleep and still do a great job as the role comes naturally to her. Jaren Lewison, Ramona Young, Lee Rodriguez, and Darren Barnet all still play important roles in Devi’s journey while also having a varying focus on their own lives and they certainly lift their share of the weight. The rest of the cast appears to have a more subdued input in this series to let Devi have all the shine but that doesn’t mean they do not impress in their own ways. She shows maturity and growth but doesn’t lose her teenage impulsiveness. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is easy to root for and incredibly frustrating as Devi in equal measure and that is a testament to the brilliant crafting of her character and the efforts she’s put into the role. Paxton is getting used to college life but it isn’t how he dreamt and he goes through a bit of an identity crisis trying to find out what he wants from life.ĭevi’s issues with another girl at school lead to Nalini finding someone to spend time and consider a future with, while Nirmala finds a partner of her own, although Kamala has her suspicions about this new man.ĭevi goes through a turbulent final year in high school and is overwhelmed with all of the emotions that come with such an important phase of a young person’s life but with her loved ones’ support, she gets through just fine. However, she also has to navigate her usual boy troubles as things between her and Ben get complicated.Įleanor and Fabiola have their own goals for the school year and there is some friction between the trio when lines are crossed. In the end, I really loved the overall idea of the ten episode series, but the execution could have been better.It’s Devi’s senior year of high school and her primary focus is making sure she gets into her dream college, Princeton. “Never Have I Ever” was a little all over the place, as those scenes were paired with times of laughter. In addition, were a few moments that were really meaningful regarding Devi’s father. The plot also had a couple interesting twists, many of which surround Devi’s own confusion as a teenager who is going through the ups and downs of high school. All of the themes I mentioned above are seen within Park, making them relatable for many. ![]() It was a nice change of pace to have a storyline centered around a first-generation American. There were instances where I thought Devi was going to start laughing in the middle of the show, instead of staying in character. Although most of the jokes were well done, the acting was mediocre. For example, Trent Harrison (Benjamin Norris) was a funny depiction of a cliché high schooler. There were multiple moments where strong comedy was displayed in the series. Additionally, the show examines Devi’s evolving friendship with Eleanor Wong (Ramona Young) and Fabiola Torres (Lee Rodriguez). She also is interested in a potential relationship with junior Paxton Hall-Yoshida (Darren Barnet), a popular student. As a student, Devi is high-achieving and has academic competition with Ben Gross (Jaren Lewison), a wealthy and equally ambitious student who struggles with not having caring parents. Devi’s parents moved from India to Los Angeles before she was born, so she provides an insight into what her experience as the child of immigrants is like. ![]() The intricate plot stretches far beyond grief, including love, sexual orientation, discrimination, friendship, culture, popularity and rivalry. Season one of Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever” details the journey of sophomore Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), who is overcoming the trauma of her father’s death. ![]() As I was missing the noisy halls of high school and the feeling of a real classroom, watching “Never Have I Ever” provided a reminder of the high school experience.
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